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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.16, 1,045.51 and 561.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.16, 1,045.51 and 561.33 is: 774.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.16 : 1,045.51 = 561.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.16/1,045.51 = 561.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.16x = 1,045.51 × 561.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.16x = 586,874.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,874.72/758.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.08

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